Regulation · Permission · United Kingdom · Product or firm authorisation · Financial Conduct Authority
FCA authorisation and cryptoasset registration: ClearToken Depository Limited
ClearToken Depository Limited is authorised by the FCA as an Authorised Payment Institution under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 and registered as a cryptoasset firm under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. ClearToken says these two permissions are what let it run its CT Settle delivery-versus-payment net settlement service for crypto, stablecoins and fiat.
In force · effective Nov 2025
Key points
- Authorised Payment Institution under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (firm reference 1017352).[1]
- Registered for cryptoasset activities under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (firm reference 1016940).[1]
- The approval covers DvP net settlement only; ClearToken's central counterparty needs separate Bank of England authorisation.[2]
Timeline
- 11 Nov 2025 · In forceClearToken announces FCA approval for its settlement entity to launch CT Settle.[2]
Held by
Deployments operating under it
| Deployment | Status | Assets | Use cases | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearToken CT Settle and CT Pay ClearToken | Live (limited) | Reviewed 13d ago |
Sources
- [1]Legal & Regulatory | ClearToken — ClearToken. Accessed 13 Oct 2026.B
- [2]ClearToken Secures FCA Authorisation to Launch A Landmark Regulated Digital Asset Delivery vs. Payment (DvP) Settlement Service — ClearToken, 11 Nov 2025. Accessed 13 Oct 2026. The FCA register itself was not checked (it renders only with JavaScript); firm reference numbers are as ClearToken publishes them..B